Updated with new cafés including Ikenoan, La Papa Arc, Mocha, and Circl.

Barcelona is packed with cafés, but finding the really good ones isn’t always easy. From specialty coffee spots and matcha bars to cozy neighborhood cafés and beautiful places to sit down with a pastry, these are some of my favorite cafés in Barcelona right now.

If hot chocolate and churros is what you are looking for, check out my list of the best places for churros here.

If specialty coffee is your thing (although most of the places below serve specialty coffee) I also have a list dedicated to cafes serving specialty coffee.

In case matcha latte is an addiction of yours, find a my top five favorites here.

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Maison Coffee

I’m obsessed with this cute cafe serving specialty coffee and the most unique, cool, and delicious tea and coffee-based drinks. You can even get a photo made into latte art! They make everything very carefully and with plenty of love, and the team here is lovely. The pastries are home-made and worth trying: I love their cheesecake. There’s a nice space with tables and chairs in the back, perfect if you’re looking for a bit of calm.

Recommended: The fresh Korean Yuja tea with yuzu-grapefruit and honey, the semifermented oolong tea with osmanthus flower and cream, or the matcha latte with jasmin.

Maison Coffee, C/ de Provença, 158, local bajo, 08036 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Circl

Circl is a space that combines pilates and a charming and cool cafe. This one could perfectly well be located in LA, and it’s great for people watching. But it’s also down to earth and the drinks and the food are great.

Recommended: I love their matcha drinks, and the egg sando.

Circl, Carrer de Balmes, 82 (Eixample Esquerra).

Roast Club

This small spot is always very busy with both friends of specialty coffee (they roast their own beans) and for those looking for something to eat. Their food is very good! They also have an online shop.

Recommended: Obviously their coffee, but also anything delicious from their menu. Keep an eye out for their events!

Roast Club, C/ de València, 190, (L'Eixample Esquerra).

*Niwa, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Niwa Cafeteria

On a small street in Putxet you’ll find this wonderful spot with a similar idea as Maison Coffee above: good specialty coffee but also wonderful, creative, high-quality drink options. I am big fan of their Matcha Tallat: it is similar to an espresso but with matcha and perfect when you want a matcha but also wish to try something more unusual such as an Osmanthus Latte for example. They also have a few savory items such as onigiri. The space is minimalist and pretty. Read my review here.

Recommended: anything unusual and the weekly drink specials.

Niwa Cafeteria, Carrer de Vallirana, 78, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona.

Ikenocha and Ikenoan

These two cafes are run by the same owner, but the vibe is different. Ikenocha is small and bright, with only a couple of seats, and wonderful for matcha, hojicha, and onigiri. More recent Ikoenoan is a traditional Japanese teahouse, calm, darker, and very cozy.

Recommended: Try their pastries, obviously their matcha and hojicha drinks, and the takoyaki at Ikenoan is very much worth it.

Ikenoan: Av. Diagonal 353, (Eixample Dreta), Ikenocha: Calle de París 149 (Eixample Esquerra).

Hidden Coffee

Fantastic coffee and excellent matcha. The team travels to Japan to source their matcha directly from producers, and the quality shows. Make sure to try their hojicha latte too.

Recommended: You won’t be disappointed with their coffee or their matcha (I also buy it online, it’s that good).

Various locations.

Bloome by Sasha

This cute and also very tiny little spot serves brunch and coffee, and is the perfect little hangout on Via Laietana, where there’s not much else interesting around. Read my review here. They now have two more spots!

Recommended: Try their drinks with adaptogens.

Various locations.

Tonka

A cute, plant-based spot with coffee, home-made cold brew and chai, and the yummiest cakes and cookies! They also do cakes to order. They’re take-away only.

Recommended: I love the home-made chai and all of the cookies.

Tonka, C/ de Verdi, 20, Local 1 (Gràcia).

Garage Coffee

I am a big fan of this cozy cafe that serves specialty coffee, a bite to eat, and of course also cakes and cookies. The staff is very friendly, and regulars get a stamp card for free coffees.

Recommended: The Nutella pancakes.

Garage Coffee, Carrer de Joan Gamper, 13 (Les Corts).

Barcelona’s café culture has changed a lot in the past decade. Specialty coffee roasters, creative matcha bars, bakeries with beautiful interiors, and neighborhood cafés with loyal regulars have all become part of the scene.
Some cafés focus on excellent coffee. Others stand out for pastries, design, or atmosphere. Many of the places in this list combine all three!

La Galena

Poble Sec does not have an abundance of cute cafes, but luckily La Galena is here to change that. Specialty coffee, breakfast and brunch, a terrace outside on the plaza, and generally really good vibes. Read my review here.

Recommended: The grilled cheese sandwich with garlic and truffle butter.

La Galena, Plaça del Sortidor, 18, Barcelona (Poble Sec).

Ugot Bruncherie

Flamingo wallpaper, killer cakes and French Toasts to die for. Go here for a wonderful atmosphere and a perfect brunch. On Saturdays and Sundays they do one-off cheesecakes that they announce in the morning on IG. Read my review here.

Recommended: Any French Toast (I have a sweet spot for the one with banana and peanut butter) or shakshuka.

Ugot Bruncherie, Viladomat 138 (Eixample Esquerra).

Craving brunch? Check out my list with my favorite brunch places here.

Vitrina Cafe

This tiny place is located inside a hotel (Magatzem 128) and is a favorite of mine for many reasons: it opens early, serves good coffee and matcha, the service is very friendly, and they have very nice pastries, toasts, and sandwiches. For something savory you can order either one of the pre-prepared one (freshly made obviously, I love the turkey sandwich with home-made pickles) and they’ll heat it up for you, or you can order one from the menu written on the wall behind the counter. The salmon toast with labneh for example is not only delicious but easy on the eyes.

Recommended: The Salmon toast above, the filled croissants, the babkas, or the banana bread with espresso mascarpone on top.

Vitrina Cafe, C. de Calabria, 128 (Eixample Esquerra).

Tetere

A specialized tea shop with lots of different teas bought directly from the growers in Taiwan, China, and Japan. They also have a beautiful tea room next door, it is a lovely experience! Read my review of Tetere here.

Recommended: Ask the staff to help you when choosing the right tea for you, they are very nice and helpful.

Tetere, Carrer de Saragossa, 113, local A (Gracia).

Funky Bakers

This wonderful bakery has three locations: the original bakery, a deli, and an eatery. In all of the locations you can get your coffee fix, and their amazing cakes and cookies.

Recommended: The Basque cheesecake is legendary, the pistachio croissant is delicious, and the seasonal danish are excellent.

Funky Bakers Bakery: Pg. del Born 10, Eatery: C/ de Bailèn, 61, and Deli: C/ de la Diputació, 347.

Little Fern

An adorable café in Poblenou that has pretty much everything one might want. No doubt one of my absolute favorites in Barcelona, I love everything about it. Read my post on Little Fern here. Make sure to visit their bakery, which is equally awesome: packed with pastries and sandwiches to order (read my review here).

Recommended: It’s hard to pick a favorite here, you can’t really go wrong with anything.

Carrer de Pere IV 168 (Poblenou).

Bonsai Coffee & Matcha

Perfect place for specialty coffee but an even better place for matcha in different forms. They also do special, seasonal pastries.

Recommended: Their coffee is great, but if you’re a matcha lover, order anything matcha related, you won’t regret it.

Bonsai Coffee & Matcha, C/ de Casanova, 146 (Eixample Esquerra).

*Botanic, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Botanic Bar Cafe

A charming cafe where everything is plant-based. The owners are also behind Quinoa, and the food is really great here.

Recommended: I love their pancakes.

Botanic Bar Cafe, C/ de Torrijos, 26 (Gràcia).

Oma Bistró

This comfy cafe opens early in the morning, and serves hungry and thirsty customers until the evening. They really take their specialty coffee serious. Read my review of lovely Oma Bistró here.

Recommended: The French Toast for sure.

Oma Bistró, Consell de Cent 227 (Eixample Esquerra).

Raw Studio

In Sarrià there’s a cute neighborhood cafe called Raw Studio serving breakfast, coffee, and baked goods from early morning. The place gives me Berlin vibes (think Annelies but smaller!). Or Copenhagen: the owner used to live there and was inspired by their cozy coffee places. Read my review here.

Recommended: On weekends they do delicious cinnamon rolls.

Raw Studio, Carrer de l'Avenir, 66 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

La Papa

La Papa has several locations around Barcelona, but my favorite is their most recent incorporation: La Papa Arc. The interior is dark and cozy. The food is creative and the pastries indulgent.

Recommended: The sourdough waffles with a citrusy cream and dulce de leche.

Various locations.

Les Filles

A beautiful space that spills out to a secluded terrace when weather permits serves breakfasts, lunches, cakes and snacks made with organic and locally sourced ingredients. It gets very busy so book in advance for lunch or dinner.

Recommended: I love their salads and their home-made cakes.

Les Filles, Carrer de Minerva, 2 (Gràcia).

TosTao

Inside the Casa Bonay hotel there’s a cool coffee shop, with coffee from Nomad, bread from Origo, and they have their own in-house patissier Natsumi Mizumoto who is creating the most delicious sweets.

Recommended: Don’t leave without trying any of the baked goods.

Tostao, Gran Via 700 (Eixample Dreta).

Mocha

This tiny outpost close to Sagrada Família (but still very calm and not touristy) greets the visitors with a cute interior and fun specialty coffee and matcha drinks. They also have a few cakes and other sweet snacks. The owners are friendly, and you might get lucky and spot their little furry friend, too.

Recommended: I love their Einspanner matcha: generous and creamy.

Mocha, C/ Lepanto 258 (Sagrada Família).

Camelia Art Cafe

One of the cutest cafes in the city. They make fantastic cakes, they’re pet friendly, and have both vegan and gluten-free options on the menu.

Recommended: Any of their cakes, I have a soft spot for their vegan cheesecake.

They have three locations, my favorite is on C/ de la Diputació 278.

Syra Coffee

These guys roast their own coffee, and it’s pretty great! I am a big fan of their chai and matcha latte. Their roastery and shop for coffee and related gear is located in Gracia. All locations are takeaway only. Read my review of Syra here.

Recommended: Their coffee, hands down.

Numerous locations around the city.

Granja M Viader

It first opened in 1870 and is a true classic. If you’re craving something savory don’t miss their bikini, it’s simple but unforgettable. They serve churros and hot chocolate, with a big dollop of cream if that’s what you are into. They also invented the famous Cacaolat here, a chocolate drink usually served cool. It gets very busy during the weekends, so you might be in for a wait.

Recommended: The bikini and the churros, depending on what you’re craving.

Granja M Viader, Carrer d’en Xuclà 4, 08001 Barcelona (Raval).

Jaç

If you enjoy beautiful spaces while drinking your coffee, Jaç is the place. Not only is it visually stunning, but they also sport a Hi-Fi sound system, so you’ll be listening to some good music, too. They have a designated table if you bring your laptop.

Recommended: Their matcha is very creamy.

Jaç, Av. Diagonal, 335, Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Departure Coffee Co

A wonderful café with a lovely atmosphere, on a little side street in the Raval. They have cakes and cookies, and a whole lot more. Read all about my Raval favorite here.

Recommended: I’m a huge fan of their chai.

Departure Coffee Co, Carrer de la Verge 1 (Raval).

Usagui

This Japanese café is very authentic in every way you can imagine: their pastries are to die for and the drinks are interesting and delicious. They serve a tasty Japanese lunch, and it gets very busy around noon. Read my review here.

Recommended: try one of their more unique pastries, and pair it with a fun Japanese home-made drink.

Usagui, Carrer de les Santjoanistes 28 (Putxet).

Paradero Barcelona — *Paradero, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Paradero Coffee & Brunch

Cute and cozy cafe serving specialty coffee, smoothies, bowls, cookies and cakes and other snacks. They are dog friendly, and they have a small terrace.

Recommended: Their waffle is easy on the eyes.

Paradero, C. del Comte Borrell, 107 (Sant Antoni).

Noah’s Coffee

An adorable spot run by Michelle and Vivian, with lots of plant, specialty coffee, lots of other drinks, and of course something sweet and savory. The space is cute with lots of plants and perfect to sit down and catch up with a friend.

Recommended: Anything coffee related, they’re skilled baristas.

Noah’s Coffee, C/ de Bailèn, 14, Bjos. 4a (Eixample Dreta).

Balzac Cafe Barcelona — *Balzac Café, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Balzac Café

Elegant and old-world in style, Balzac charms with creative drinks (some of them exclusive with top-notch ingredients) and a little something to eat, too. They make everything from scratch and put a lot of love into sourcing only the best of the best. The owner José is always impeccably dressed behind the counter, and will always share more details around anything you’re curious about.

Recommended: Splurge on a specialty drink like a rose iced matcha or a tamarind coffee: it’s an experience.

Balzac Café, Pg. de St. Joan, 127, Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Manso’s Café

This café gets very busy with thirsty and hungry customers. It’s also one of the very, very few places in Barcelona where you can get a Swedish-style cinnamon bun.

Recommended: Any Swedish-style pastry.

Manso’s Cafe, C/ Manso 1 (Sant Antoni). They have a second, similar location called Fika, on C/ Rubén Darío 36 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

Elocuente Barcelona — *Elocuente Cafe & Libros, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Elocuente Cafe & Libros

A book-inspired café, where the napkins each have a little story. Elocuente is a lovely place for a specialty coffee, a matcha, a little something sweet or maybe a sandwich. There are also a few bookshelves in the back to browse through. And they have cute merch!

Recommended: the freshly baked medialunas are a delight: my favorite is the pistachio-filled one.

Elocuente, Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 67, Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Lulu and Flyn Barcelona — *Lulu Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Lulu & Flyn

A cool and inviting place with a terrace, great coffee, lunch bowls and many other things, all with a healthy twist. Read my review of Lulu & Flyn here.

Recommended: I am a big fan of their tuna melt, it has a spicy kick to it.

Lulu & Flyn, Avinguda del Marquès de l’Argentera 7 (Born).

Orval

A charming, plant-filled cafe just a hop and a skip away from the Ciutadella park. Read my review of Orval here.

Recommended: Their coffee is excellent.

Orval, Carrer de Buenaventura Muñoz 31, Barcelona (Ciutadella/Marina).

Otsu

This Poblenou outpost draws in people from the neighbourhood to enjoy a coffee and something to snack on. The space is minimalist and beautiful in its rawness, and they organize pop-up dinners on the regular.

Recommended: Otsu is also a test kitchen, so there’s always something interesting available on the menu.

Otsu, Carrer de la Ciutat de Granada, 20, Local 1, Barcelona (Poblenou).

Takashi Ochiai

Make sure you try the croissants and the mochis at this Japanese cafe and bakery.

Recommended: Anything even remotely Japanese, since the owner has roots from there and knows what he’s doing.

Takashi Ochiai, Carrer del Comte d’Urgell 110 (Eixample Esquerra).

Lot Roasters

Here they roast cacao beans and make bean-to-bar chocolate, pastries, chocolate drinks, and they also serve excellent specialty coffee. They have a small shop where you can buy their products.

Recommended: their sweets are fantastic, and I am a big fan of the cocoa fruit juice (that’s the best way I can describe it). It doesn’t taste like chocolate at all, it’s very fruity and refreshing.

Lot Roasters, C/ de Bailèn, 43 (Eixample Dreta).

Brew Coffee

Skilled, award-winning baristas prepare very good specialty coffee here, and the matcha is also good. You can sit and work a little if you wish, or enjoy the sun on the terrace. They have now a second location close to Urquinaona.

Recommended: The owner is a Spanish latte art champion, so….

Brew Coffee, C/ de Roger de Flor, 102 and Brew Coffee 2 C/ Ausiás Marc 4.

Three Marks Coffee

This beautiful café roasts its own coffee. The space is cool, and you can sit here and get some work done.

Recommended: It’s one of the best places for specialty coffee in the city, so obviously you need to get caffeinated here.

Three Marks Coffee, Carrer d’Ausiàs Marc 151 (Fort Pienc).

Caj Chai Teahouse

Here tea is taken very seriously (but without being at all snobby about it), and you can participate in tea-related work shops. Read my post on this tea paradise here. It’s the perfect oasis in the Gothic Quarter.

Recommended: Let the staff help you pick out the right kind of tea for you.

Caj Chai Teahouse, Carrer de Salomó Ben Adret 12 (Gótico).

La Fuga

A gorgeous space with a cyclist theme (they have a club for cyclists) that serve great Italian food and of course, excellent specialty coffee and yummy pastries. They have a cute patio terrace in the back.

Recommended: Go for lunch, the fresh pasta is delicious.

La Fuga, C. del Consell de Cent, 350 (Eixample Dreta).

La Cava Cakery

This little cupcake shop takes things to a whole new level with cava tastings, matcha and chai lattes and very good specialty coffee. Dreamy, don’t you think? Read my review of La Cava Cakery here.

Recommended: Have your cupcake with a glass of their cava, the pairings are really nice.

La Cava Cakery, Psg Sant Joan 111 (Eixample Dreta).

Lukumas

One of the best donuts in the city! Their shops are tiny but they have a few seats. Read my review of Lukumas here.

Recommended: Go early, the best donuts sell out fast.

Lukumas, Torrent de l’Olla 169 (Gracia).

Barcelona’s café scene keeps evolving, with new specialty coffee spots, matcha bars, and bakeries opening every year. This list is updated regularly as I discover new favorites across the city.